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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.76, 34,510.72 and 7,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.76, 34,510.72 and 7,423.68 is: 11,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.76 : 34,510.72 = 7,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.76/34,510.72 = 7,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.76x = 34,510.72 × 7,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.76x = 256,196,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,196,541.85/23,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,136.19

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